July 16, 2020
Why alcohol-use research is more important than ever
George Koob, Ph.D. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects roughly 15 million people in the U.S. People with the...
Alcohol Use DisorderMeet the Researcher
Featured Articles
July 07, 2020
How concussions affect kids and teens
Christina Master, M.D. Concussions among professional athletes have been covered widely in the media. But Christina Master, M...
Traumatic Brain Injury
June 23, 2020
Sjögren’s research explores genetic link to dry mouth, other saliva issues
Blake Warner, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.P.H., studies disorders that affect our salivary glands, including Sjögren's...
Sjögren's syndrome
May 20, 2020
How a tablet computer and mobile van are improving cancer detection
Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Ph.D., of Rice University, has devoted her career to understanding how technology can improve health and save...
Diagnostic Imaging
May 06, 2020
Eye tracking technology holds promise for earlier autism diagnosis
What if you could diagnose autism just by looking at how a child's eyes move? While the technology is...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
April 20, 2020
On the front lines against Lyme disease
Blacklegged ticks, or deer ticks, are tiny. But the problems they cause, like Lyme disease, can be big. Most humans...
Lyme Disease
April 15, 2020
3 key research highlights from NIH’s diabetes branch
Can taking a daily vitamin D supplement prevent diabetes? Which is better for lowering your risk of diabetes: lifestyle changes...
Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
April 08, 2020
New options for treating type 2 diabetes in kids and teens
Helping kids with diabetes is a passion for National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical researcher Stephanie Chung, M.B.B...
Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
April 07, 2020
5 questions about intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting has gotten a lot of attention recently—everyone from celebrities to social media influencers is talking about it. The...
Intermittent Fasting
April 06, 2020
Celebrating 20 years of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
For the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), 2020 is an important year. It marks the 20th anniversary of...
Medical Technology
February 10, 2020
Improving endometriosis diagnosis through research and awareness
"We urgently need more research to better understand the basic biology behind the development of endometriosis." - Lisa Halvorson,...
Endometriosis
February 04, 2020
Treating vitiligo: Studies look for long-term options
"Many people believe that vitiligo is a rare disease," says National Institutes of Health-supported researcher John E. Harris, M...
Vitiligo
January 22, 2020
What’s new in heartburn research?
Working with NIH's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, John Pandolfino, M.D., studies how to...
Heartburn
January 20, 2020
Investigating bone marrow transplants: A cure for some sickle cell disease patients
Sickle cell disease (SCD) specialists have performed bone marrow transplants in children since the 1990s. This procedure is the only...
Sickle Cell Disease
January 14, 2020
Treating sickle cell disease in children around the world
Russell E. Ware, M.D., Ph.D., had been researching sickle cell disease (SCD) in the U.S. for about 10...
Sickle Cell Disease
January 13, 2020
Updates from NIH’s sickle cell disease scientists
Many people with sickle cell disease (SCD) are healthier and living longer thanks in part to research led and supported...
Sickle Cell Disease
December 02, 2019
Lewy body dementia research seeks faster, earlier diagnosis
Imagine driving and forgetting where you're going. Or feeling tremors in your hands when you try to pick up...
Lewy Body Dementia
November 20, 2019
How to help someone with anxiety
Wondering how you can help a friend, family member, or co-worker who is overwhelmed by anxiety? We spoke to David...
Anxiety
November 14, 2019
Speaking up about stuttering
"Stuttering gets no respect as a disorder," says stuttering expert Dennis Drayna, Ph.D. "People think of it as...
Stuttering
November 12, 2019
4 common myths and facts about stuttering
"There's a great deal of misunderstanding about stuttering," says Dennis Drayna, Ph.D., a scientist emeritus with NIH’s...
Stuttering